Ultrasound-induced hibernation: A potential solution for long-term space travel?
TL;DR
Researchers have successfully induced hibernation in non-hibernating species, such as rats, using ultrasound. The study found that targeting the hypothalamus with ultrasound caused an immediate drop in body temperature, heart rate, and oxygen consumption, allowing the animals to enter a torpor-like state. The technique has potential applications for medical trauma and spaceflight, but further research is needed to determine its effectiveness on humans.
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